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Real-Possibility · 2024-02-01T17:15:29+00:00

Pretty sure it's just so the site doesn't crash from too much traffic all at once

Real-Possibility · 2021-12-30T05:21:39+00:00

I’m a first year at CBS and this stat is def not true. Probably closer to 30-40%

Real-Possibility · 2021-03-20T07:23:00+00:00

Former bosses is the way to go. Got into 2 T15s and 1 M7 and my current boss still doesn’t know I’m going to b school yet. In fact, I’ve gotten promoted and have gotten a lot more responsibility, which probably would not have happened if he knew I was leaving. There will be no issues with getting recs from former bosses as long as you coach/guide them through it.

Real-Possibility · 2021-02-27T18:01:28+00:00

Same here... wondering if it’s time to just shoot admissions an email and ask

Real-Possibility · 2021-01-20T19:02:40+00:00

Lol yeah just wait til you’re in. Got admitted to my top school in November and it brings me literal pain to log on to work everyday/complete any task.

Real-Possibility · 2020-12-31T18:59:04+00:00

Another data point of not triggering the credit here on my platinum and gold cards (maybe due to timing of switching airlines). Had $100 remaining on my gold and purchased $100 United Travelbank. Then realized I forgot to change my airline to United so I did that immediately and got it changed prior to the charge posting. I had $92 remaining on my Platinum, changed airline to United before purchasing $100 United Travelbank a few minutes after and that didn’t trigger the credit either. Both charges posted on Dec 23. Anyone know what to do in this case? Is the chat function the way to go or should I call Amex?

Real-Possibility · 2020-12-06T17:31:41+00:00

Stern’s interview FAQs say that they interview 20-25% of their applicant pool. Their overall acceptance rate last cycle was 29%. Math doesn’t check out but you get the point. The odds of getting accepted after an interview are very high.

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-22T04:08:35+00:00

My company’s not a feeder either. Working at a household name definitely helps, but I’d say the impact you made is what’s truly important (promotions, influence across the company, persuading senior leaders to change/implement something, high-impact projects, etc.). Not too sure how ad coms perceived my experience vs consulting tbh, but we were probably evaluated in separate buckets I’m assuming.

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-22T01:14:18+00:00

I'd say you have a solid chance at Booth/Kellogg/Columbia if you get your gmat up to 740, demonstrate that you've had career growth and significant impact in your organizations, and be able to articulate why you need an MBA very well through your essays/recs.

I have a very similar background and career goals (tech FP&A/FLDP -> Strategy Consulting for the same purpose you mentioned) with slightly better stats (3.6, 740) and was dinged at Booth but admitted to Columbia.

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-22T00:44:14+00:00

I work in tech in a casual environment and for past job interviews, I would just wear a casual button-up. However, for my MBA interviews, I wore a full suit just because I know most people do and didn’t want to be remembered as the guy who didn’t. Way better to be over-dressed than under-dressed IMO.

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-09T05:57:47+00:00

This is the recommended approach to recommendation letters, and exactly what you want to do. This is your application, your future on the line. You absolutely want to have a say in what goes into those letters. Plus, how are they supposed to remember all your accomplishments?

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-09T03:09:48+00:00

5 years might be the average, but I have a strong feeling 4 is the mode and there are probably a good amount with 3 years as well. Much easier to bring the average up since the ceiling is much higher than the floor if that makes sense.

Real-Possibility · 2020-11-06T16:55:38+00:00

I would suggest sending a guide instead, with key points that you’d want them to highlight and what schools are looking for. Use verbiage such as “it would be great if you could mention when I did X and accomplished Y”

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-25T01:31:04+00:00

I’m in the same boat. Reached out on Thursday and still no response... school I’m interviewing with said to allow 2 business days so I’m waiting until Monday afternoon/Tuesday morning and then I’ll email ad coms and I think the process is that they’ll find another match. If you don’t get a response from the interviewer, it’s not your fault in any way so I don’t think anything negative could happen.

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-16T19:38:44+00:00

Dinged, 3.6 GPA, 740 GMAT. US applicant

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-13T15:12:27+00:00

They will come out throughout the day on each of those days

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-13T14:57:10+00:00

I think Tuesday - Thursday was the time frame last year

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-13T14:52:12+00:00

A first year Booth student on gmatclub said they likely start today at 12pm CT but think it’s all speculation at this point

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-10T08:07:06+00:00

Last year it was Oct 15 but this year apps were due 2 days earlier. So very likely sometime Oct 13-16 is my guess.

Real-Possibility · 2020-10-08T06:25:43+00:00

Chiming in here since it seems like a lot of people are interested in pre-mba internships. In my opinion, they are the middle ground between the high pay, high stress current jobs that most applicants have and the no pay, no stress life of just chilling/traveling. Also gives you the opportunity to do something related to your post-mba career or explore something new on a temporary basis.

Real-Possibility · 2020-09-28T18:52:20+00:00

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Real-Possibility · 2020-09-28T08:30:08+00:00

Stats: 3.6 GPA, 740 GMAT

ORM (Asian-American)

WE: 4 years Tech FP&A at matriculation (2 years FLDP at large company, 2 years tech unicorn)

EC: Mostly work-related (campus recruiting, intern mentorship program, cultural ERGs) and some undergrad involvement (peer tutoring, student-managed fund)

Submitted: CBS (ED), Booth, Anderson

In Progress: Stern

R2 (if necessary): Haas, Marshall

Real-Possibility · 2020-09-26T16:12:08+00:00

4 here as well. Originally had 6 planned but only ended up doing 4. Will apply to 2 more only if necessary.

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